A Bibliographical Account of the Principal Works Relating to English Topography, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Upcott

9780428343521: A Bibliographical Account of the Principal Works Relating to English Topography, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 042834352X ISBN 13: 9780428343521

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Foundational topography and antiquities of Middlesex, London, and surrounding areas

This richly annotated collection gathers major works on Middlesex from the late 16th to the early 19th century, with maps, plans, church monuments, and historical sketches. It includes Norden’s Speculum Britanniae materials, Bowack’s Antiquities of Middlesex, and the 1775 Description of the County of Middlesex, all illustrated with plates and fold-out maps. The volume also surveys related London population studies and urban improvements that shaped the metropolis over centuries. A valuable reference for researchers, collectors, and map enthusiasts seeking a documentary portrait of Middlesex and its place in London’s history.

Detailed descriptions, dedications, and typography notes that illuminate early topographical publishing
Facsimiles and references to engraved maps, plans of London and Westminster, and county parishes
Cross‑references to antiquities, monuments, and parish histories within Middlesex
Historical context for major urban and architectural projects in London and its environs

Ideal for readers of historical geography, philology, and local history who want a documentary snapshot of the county and its printed witnesses.

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